Chicago Blackhawks: Richard Panik Must Stay

Chicago Blackhawks, Richard Panik Should Make A Deal

The Chicago Blackhawks will need to address their pending restricted free agents and unrestricted free agents this offseason. One restricted free agent that needs to stay is Richard Panik. Panik was acquired for the oft-traded Jeremy Morin back in January. While Morin didn’t see time in the NHL with the Blackhawks this time around, Panik was given the chance right away.

Despite not being able to crack the lineup with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Panik’s potential was seen by the Blackhawks. Panik was the 52nd overall choice (a second-round pick) of the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2009. He appeared in 75 games with the Lightning in two seasons. He…